What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Wick?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Wick is to bus via Wick Co-op which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Wick?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Wick is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Wick?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Wick. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Town Hall via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Wick?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Wick. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Wick via Glasgow Queen Street and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Wick?

The distance between Hamilton and Wick is 290 miles. The road distance is 265.4 miles.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Wick without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Wick without a car is to bus which takes 8h 44m and costs £40 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Wick?

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Hamilton to Wick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Wick bus from?

Hamilton to Wick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Wick train from?

Hamilton to Wick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Wick?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Wick is to bus which takes 8h 44m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £290 and takes 10h 17m.

Where does the Hamilton to Wick bus arrive?

Hamilton to Wick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Hamilton to Wick train arrive?

Hamilton to Wick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Wick?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Wick is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Hamilton to Wick.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamilton to Wick?

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Where can I stay near Wick?

There are 216+ hotels available in Wick.

Hamilton to Wick - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Hamilton to Wick by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
8h 44m
£40–62
Bus via Wick Co-op
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus Ember
8h 58m
£31–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
9h 25m
£81–189
Drive 263.9 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Wickcar 263.9 mi
5h 15m
£64–92
Fly Glasgow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus
9h 43m
£116–228
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
10h 17m
£155–289
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
10h 51m
£132–294
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
3. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry
8h 46m
£217–480
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kirkwall, bus, ferry, line 77 bus
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
3. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry terminalbus
4. Take the ferry from St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal to Gills Bay Ferry Terminalferry
5. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Post Officebus
8h 25m
£216–451
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane ABZ - WIC
7h 35m
£376–938

Hamilton to Wick by bus

36Weekly Buses

8h 44mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hamilton to Wick.

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Distance: 288.7 mi
Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Wick, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Town Hall via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton Central to Wick via Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Queen Street, and Inverness in around 10h 17m.

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